University of Arkansas Young Democrats Announce Food Pantry on Dickson Street
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas Young Democrats, the Democratic Socialists of NWA and the Young Democrats of Arkansas announced the establishment of a food pantry in response of coronavirus (COVID-19) to help those impacted by the pandemic in the Northwest Arkansas area.
The food pantry is located at the UARK Historic Theater, 647 W. Dickson St. Anyone interested in helping can donate or volunteer. For information on how to volunteer, visit tinyurl.com/fayfoodbank.
Donations will be accepted every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as pick-up periods from 4-8 p.m.
Pick up your food: Pick up is available every day from 4-8 p.m.
No proof of need, documentation or residency required.
The most wanted food donation list consists of rice, beans, pasta, soups, canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruit, diapers and pet food.
The organizations are also asking for the local community to also help contribute to coronavirus preparedness kits if able, which consists of hand sanitizer and cleaning disinfectant.
Topics
Contacts
Billy Cook, president
U of A Young Democrats (RSO)
479-439-2745,
bgc004@uark.edu
Headlines
U of A Bands to Hold Three Nights of Concerts
The Symphonic Band, the Wind Symphony, the 4 O'Clock and 5 O'Clock Bands and the Wind Ensemble will perform April 21-23 at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center on the U of A campus.
Honors College to Host 'Best in Show' Dog Celebration
The campus and community are invited to celebrate our furry friends with popsicles, water and dog treats from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the Gearhart Courtyard.
New Parasite Affecting Canadian Partridges Named for Arkansas Poultry Scientist
A long-time colleague in Canada gave a newly found parasite the scientific name Eimeria hargisi in honor of U of A poultry science researcher Billy Hargis.
U of A School of Law Student Selected for Ms. J.D. Leadership Academy Intensive
Tristan Branstetter-Thomas, a second-year law student, was one of 30 students from across the country chosen to participate in the leadership academy at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.
Needy Honored as Distinguished Alumna of University of Pittsburgh Engineering College
College of Engineering Dean Kim Needy was among seven alumni of the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering honored in April as part of the 2024 Class of Distinguished Alumni.